Want to watch YouTube videos in Desktop mode on your phone? In this guide, we will take you through all the steps to enable the desktop mode for YouTube on Android and iPhones on different browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari (iPhone only), and other default browsers. While Google has a dedicated YouTube app for phones on both Android and iOS platforms, sometimes due to multiple reasons, some people prefer to watch YouTube videos on the phone’s browser.
While the phone website for YouTube is fine, it does not come with as many options as the desktop site would offer as YouTube is opened on a smaller screen. However, if you want all the controls and settings that are available on the desktop website of YouTube, you can do that in a few simple steps on your phone. In this article, we will take a look at how to view YouTube Desktop on Android and iPhone using different browsers.
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How to View YouTube Desktop Site on Android
We will take a step by step look at how one can enter the YouTube Desktop Site on Android on different browsers like Chrome, which is the most popular browser and we’ll also look at how one can enable the desktop mode for YouTube on Firefox and default Android browser.
How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome browser on Android
- Visit Youtube.com on the Chrome browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Tap on the three vertical buttons on the top right
- Select the “Desktop site” checkbox
- Your browser will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
To exit the desktop mode, tap the three dots on the top again and select the “Desktop site” option.
How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Firefox
- Open Firefox browser on Android
- Visit Youtube.com on the Chrome browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Tap on the three vertical dots on the bottom right corner
- Enable the toggle that says “Desktop site”
- Your browser will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
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How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Default Browser
While Google Chrome is the default browser on most modern phones, some brands still ship the phone with a default browser. In case you are using the default browser, here is how you can enable the desktop mode.
- Open the Browser on Android
- Visit Youtube.com on the default browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Look for the menu or three vertical dots on the screen and tap on it
- You will get a few options, select the “Desktop site” option
- Your default browser will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
How to View YouTube Desktop Site on iPhone
Similar to Android, even on iPhones, you will be able to view YouTube in desktop mode. We will take a look at the step by step guide to enable the same on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox browsers.
How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Safari
- Open Safari on your iPhone
- Type Youtube.com and visit the website on the Safari browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Once the YouTube loads, click on the “aA” option on the top bar
- In the pop-up menu options, click on the “Request Desktop Website” option
- Safari will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
Repeat the same steps to exit the desktop mode.
How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome on your iPhone
- Type Youtube.com and visit the website on the Google Chrome browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Once the YouTube loads, click on the three dots on the bottom right
- In the pop-up menu options, click on the “Request Desktop Site” option
- Chrome will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
How to View YouTube Desktop Site via Firefox
- Open Firefox on your iPhone
- Type Youtube.com and visit the website on the Firefox browser or search for Youtube and click on the first link
- Once the YouTube loads, click on the three horizontal lines on the bottom right
- In the pop-up menu options, click on the “Request Desktop Site” option
- Chrome will now load the Youtube website in desktop mode
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get back to YouTube mobile website?
You can easily get back to YouTube mobile website by following the same steps as you did for entering the desktop version. Just go to the menu option of your default browser and uncheck the desktop option. Then simply refresh the page and it will revert back to normal mobile version.
Can I open all the websites in Desktop mode on iOS?
Yes, iOS gives you the option to open all the websites in desktop mode. All you need to do is go to Settings > Safari and then click on Request Desktop Website. There you will find a toggle that says All Websites. Click on the toggle, and Safari will show all the sites in the desktop version.
